Barbell side bends free weight and isolation exercises that work for muscle groups on the side of your body—specifically, the oblique muscles—and also target the lower back. When done with the right form and technique, it improves the spine’s lateral flexion and functional mobility. Side bends stretch the abdominal muscles and digestive organs, aiding and regulating digestion, elimination, and … Read more
The incline tricep extension is a great triceps isolation exercise. It can be used by both those looking to build bigger triceps and those looking to increase their tricep strength. The incline angle of this exercise significantly changes how your triceps are activated compared to the standard tricep extension. The angle of your arms in … Read more
The upright row is a compound weightlifting exercise that involves multiple joints and simultaneously engages several muscle groups. It primarily targets the deltoids (shoulders) and trapezius, while also working the biceps, forearms, and upper back. When you do an upright row, you’re basically pulling a weight up along the front of your body to about … Read more
If you want to go to the gym and exercise, you know how important it is to prime your mind so that you can endure a tough workout. Your mind is a powerful tool and by filling it with positive messages, phrases, and sayings, they can help motivate you to keep going when you want … Read more
The single-arm upright row is an upper-body exercise that predominantly targets the lateral deltoids (responsible for adding width to your shoulders). It is more shoulder-friendly than barbell upright rows. This exercise also challenges your trapezius (traps), a large muscle in the back that helps you shrug your shoulders, the rhomboids, and even the rear delt. It … Read more
The Seated machine back row, also known as the chest-supported row, is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the upper and middle back. I have found the Seated machine back row to be one of the most reliable exercises for precisely targeting your back muscles. If you’re like me, you may … Read more
The single-arm shoulder press is a solid, compound movement that works the deltoid (front and lateral delt), the triceps, and all the supporting muscles throughout the body. The single-arm dumbbell shoulder press is a unilateral exercise that increases shoulder strength, stability, and symmetry. Doing the exercise with one arm at a time will work your … Read more
Many people choose to build muscle with push-ups because they have many benefits. Push-ups are one of the best bodyweight compound exercises for training the entire upper body. And you’ve come to the right place if you are looking for push-ups that work the lower chest. Here, we’ll discuss the best push-ups for training the lower … Read more
One-arm cable lateral raise is a variation of the traditional lateral raise exercise that uses a cable machine instead of dumbbells. This exercise works the lateral (or “middle”) deltoid muscle in the shoulder. Cable machine exercises provide a steady and consistent amount of resistance throughout the whole range of motion. This can make the exercise more challenging … Read more